Fire Department Staffing and Station 4 Closure
Berkeley
Summary
The council heard extensive testimony from firefighters and residents urging the restoration of nine firefighter and paramedic positions slated for elimination.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funded through increased annual ambulance transport revenue and departmental savings.
All Berkeley residents relying on emergency medical and fire suppression services.
None identified directly, though other unfunded departmental needs remain.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council (Special) - Jun 23, 2026
The council heard extensive testimony from firefighters and residents urging the restoration of nine firefighter and paramedic positions slated for elimination.
'The city is growing and we are moving backward': Op-ed
Community In today's guest essay, Amory Langmo of the Berkeley Fire Fighters Association urges officials not to cut BFD staffing or close Fire Station...
City Council (Regular) - Apr 15, 2026
Fire union leadership warned that proposed budget cuts eliminating 20 positions and closing Fire Station 4 threaten public safety, especially given surging call volumes and voter-approved tax measures for fire services.
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